Allegations against Musk
Costolo and his co-plaintiffs allege that Musk unjustly terminated their employment at Neuralink, a company founded by Musk that focuses on developing brain-computer interface technology. They claim that Musk’s actions were retaliatory and designed to prevent them from receiving any severance pay that they were entitled to under their employment contracts.
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Sarah Silverman, the renowned comedian and actress, is taking legal action against OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research organization. In a recent court ruling, it was determined that her copyright infringement suit will proceed, albeit in a more concise and streamlined manner.
Keller Williams, one of the largest real estate companies in the United States, has reached a settlement agreement in two separate commission lawsuits filed against them. The suits, brought by agents Tom Sitzer and Ben Moehrl, alleged that the company had failed to pay them their rightful commissions on real estate transactions. With the settlement of $70 million, Keller Williams aims to put an end to this contentious legal battle.
In a recent development, online marketplace giant eBay has agreed to pay a significant sum of $59 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ). This suit was filed in relation to eBay’s role in facilitating the sale of pill press machines, which were allegedly used to produce counterfeit pharmaceuticals.
Apple, the tech giant and maker of iPhones, iPads, and Macs, has long enjoyed a reputation as one of the most valuable companies in the world. However, recent developments may pose a threat to its coveted status. With an impending antitrust suit on the horizon, Apple’s future may not be as secure as it once seemed.
In a major blow to ExxonMobil and Koch Industries, the US Supreme Court has rejected their bid to halt a high-profile climate change lawsuit filed by the state of Minnesota. The decision comes as a crucial advancement in the battle against corporations accused of contributing to global warming.
OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research laboratory, finds itself in legal trouble yet again, as it faces a brand new copyright lawsuit. This comes just a week after it was sued by The New York Times. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI violated copyright laws by using copyrighted material without authorization or proper licensing.
Florida resident, Emily Johnson, has taken legal action against Reese’s, the popular candy brand, over their controversial “faceless” pumpkins in their Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Halloween packaging. Johnson has filed a class-action lawsuit claiming that the company’s decision to remove the iconic Jack-o’-lantern face from the chocolate treats violates consumer trust and amounts to false advertising.
Google, the tech giant, has agreed to pay a staggering $5 billion to settle a privacy lawsuit that accused the company of secretly collecting and tracking the online activities of users even when they were browsing in “incognito” mode. The settlement, announced on Friday, comes as a significant blow to Google, forcing them to confront the issue of user privacy yet again.
